David’s story: “My skin has given me my personality”
David, 13, has the skin condition bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma. He wants to help change attitudes about visible difference.
Real stories
Read or listen to real stories from people affected by visible difference, their parents and families, as well as Changing Faces staff and volunteers. Inspired to share your story? We’d love to hear it – share your story now.
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Julie’s story: “I am in no way limited by looking different”
Julie lost all her hair at 14 due to alopecia. Joining a community of people with visible differences helped Julie accept herself.
Craig’s story: “I am no different to anyone else”
Craig, 12, is a Changing Faces Youth Action Group member. He wants people to understand what it's like to live with a visible difference.
Shankar’s story: “That was the day I became the real me again”
After gaining the courage to go make-up free, Changing Faces ambassador Shankar, who is 26, no longer lets his vitiligo define him.
Michael’s story: “I usually meet stares with a smile”
Changing Faces champion Michael explains what life is like as a burns survivor, and how he deals with reactions to his visible difference.
Tulsi’s story: “I wear my scars with pride. Each has its own story”
Burns survivor Tulsi uses her experiences to help others, and wants better representation of people with visible differences.
Brenda’s story: “I work with my hair loss rather than hide from it”
Brenda, 33, is a Changing Faces champion who has alopecia. Becoming a model helped her accept and embrace her visible difference.
Richard runs the world’s highest marathon for Changing Faces
Richard, who was born with a port wine birthmark on his face, writes about running the Everest Marathon for people with visible differences.
Prisha’s story: “I’m proud of my condition”
Overcoming bullies helped Prisha accept her condition. She's determined to help others by raising awareness of visible difference.
Jenny on a day in the life of a skin camouflage practitioner
Skin camouflage practitioner Jenny explains how skin camouflage works and why she loves helping people with visible differences.
Hilary’s story: “Sharing experiences is the first step”
Inclusive Minds ambassador Hilary writes about parenting a child with visible difference, and why diversity in books is so important.
Rhona’s story: “A condition like mine shouldn’t hold you back”
Against the odds, Rhona, who has a cleft lip and palate, became a singer. She now helps people with visible differences feel comfortable.